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The Endless Knot
Aven & Marcie discuss etymology, history, literature, language, and cocktails, and the sometimes surprising connections between them all.
Episodes
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Episode 16: Red
We talk about Old English, Greek, and Latin words for red, the cultural importance of dyes, basic colour terms, blushes, blood, and gods.
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Episode 15: Stephen Le
We talk to Stephen Le about his book 100 Million Years of Food, and his efforts to use an understanding of evolution to help us decide what to eat. We chat…
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Episode 14: Cocktail
We chat about possible origins for the cocktail, and the crazy stories about the word's origin. We also tell the tale of our first cocktail party, that sparked…
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Bonus: #WhanThatAprilleDay
We read passages from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales & Ovid's Fasti, to celebrate #WhanThatAprilleDay, a day for enjoying old languages.
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Episode 13: Album
We have an in-depth conversation about the Latin words for "white", the many terms for "shining" in proto-Indo-European, and the connection between the Beatles…
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Episode 12: David Hein & Irene Sankoff
We discuss the origins of "Come From Away" in the unexpected connections caused by 9/11, and the ways David & Irene's backgrounds and interests have…
The Endless KnotEpisode 11: Cuckold
Sexual fetishes, middle English poetry, Jane Austen, and Ovid -- and how they're all connected to Valentine's Day!
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Episode 10: James Andean
We chat to James Andean about acousmatic music, interdisciplinary improvisation, the role of narrative in music, and, inevitably, Star Wars. With a piece by…
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Episode 9: The Force Awakens
We talk about the ways SW:TFA connects to Classical epic and Norse sagas, and literary and theoretical aspects of the movie. Spoilers!
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Episode 8: Yule
We discuss the etymology of Yule & the Germanic roots of Christmas traditions, along with Dr. Seuss & the Grinch, beer, & the unsavoury meaning of 'mistletoe'.
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Episode 7: The Story of Narrative
We chat about stories, myth, and cognition -- and some of the ways narrative shapes our understanding of the world around us. Includes more Doctor Who talk…
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Brief Announcement
Announcing a new podcast, "As We Like It", about Shakespeare in film, and updating listeners on new videos and upcoming podcast episodes.
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Episode 6: Paddle Your Own Canoe
We discuss metaphor, travel narratives, Greek & Roman epic, Star Trek, and Doctor Who.
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Episode 5: Janice Liedl
A conversation with history prof. Dr. Liedl about fandom, scifi, treason under Henry VIII, and history.
The Endless KnotEpisode 4: Carpe Diem!
A special episode, recorded at the cottage! We chat about unplugging, the etymology of 'harvest', poetry, and what to call a group of loons.
The Endless KnotEpisode 3: From Plato to Pluto
We discuss Plato's views on writing, the effects of technology and relationships on memory, and the naming, origin, and mythology of Pluto.
The Endless KnotEpisode 2: A Detective Story
We discuss and play "A Detective Story", touching on Sir Gawain, Sherlock Holmes, memory palaces and other ways to remember things.
The Endless KnotEpisode 1: Introduction to The Endless Knot
The first episode of The Endless Knot Podcast, introducing the concept and exploring the idea of connections in the world around us.